The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 20,000

€ 19,000

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane TCe 130 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
57.9
71.2
80.2
60.4
70.9
78.7
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.9 in
Height
60.4 in
104
169.1
103.7
173.8
169.1 in
Length
173.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3845 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
BZ
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
36 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
574 mi
Range
519 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
574 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
123.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft